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まく
godan verb
to wind, to roll
1. to wind, to coil
To wrap something around.
マフラーを()く。
To wrap a scarf.
包帯(ほうたい)(うで)()く。
To wrap a bandage around one's arm.
(さむ)かったので、マフラーを(くび)()いた。
It was cold, so I wrapped a scarf around my neck.
2. to roll up
To form into a cylinder shape.
(そで)()く。
To roll up one's sleeves.
地図(ちず)()いてしまった。
I rolled up the map.
ポスターをくるくると()いて(つつ)()れた。
I rolled up the poster and put it in a tube.

()く means to wind, wrap, or roll something around.

TRANSITIVITY:
Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • マフラーを(くび)()く: to wrap a scarf around one's neck
  • 包帯(ほうたい)()く: to wrap a bandage
  • (そで)()く: to roll up sleeves

COMPOUND VERBS:

  • ()()む: to involve, drag into
  • ()(もど)す: to rewind
  • ()()げる: to roll up

DON'T CONFUSE (all まく):

  • ()く: to wind, wrap
  • ()く: to sow (seeds)
  • ()く: to scatter